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M91 POV

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,081 mi
Last recorded149,081 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM91 POV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 149,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damage to offside rear inner tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2011 149,064 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damage to offside rear inner tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2010 142,198 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre perished,side walls

Fail 5 Jul 2010 142,198 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre perished,side walls

Pass 16 May 2008 136,475 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 May 2008 136,475 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2007 133,083 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 131,652 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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M91 POV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 142,201 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M91 POV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M91 POV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 4 April 1995.

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